Maurice Tagami

Director

Mr. Tagami, P.Eng., is currently the Vice President, Mining Operations at TSX and NYSE listed Silver Wheaton Corp., the largest precious metals streaming company in the world. Previously, he held the positions of President, CEO and Director, with Keegan Resources Inc. (now Asanko Gold) and Senior Project Manager on the Onca Puma Nickel laterite Project in Brazil with Canico Resource Corp. (acquired by CVRD in 2005). Mr. Tagami served on the Board of Brett Resources Inc. (acquired by Osisko Mining Corp. in 2010) and currently sits on the Board of Foran Mining Corporation and SnipGold Corp. Mr. Tagami has over 30 years' experience in mining development and operations, holds a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a registered Professional Engineer in the province of British Columbia. During his career, Mr. Tagami has played a significant role in the metallurgical development and project management of numerous open pit, underground and heap leach projects worldwide.